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# Avoid using scary images, NSFW/NSFL images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to the screamer website. Instead, use ''non-clickable links'', or links that can't be clicked on. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''. | # Avoid using scary images, NSFW/NSFL images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to the screamer website. Instead, use ''non-clickable links'', or links that can't be clicked on. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''. | ||
# Use either the [https://forum.screamer.wiki forum], user talk pages, or user subpages to communicate with other users. Do not create pages that are out of subject, or you will get a warning. | # Use either the [https://forum.screamer.wiki forum], user talk pages, or user subpages to communicate with other users. Do not create pages that are out of subject, or you will get a warning. | ||
# Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, write in American English. ''If this rule is violated, your account | # Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, write in American English. ''If this rule is violated, your account will not get banned.'' | ||
# The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', without '''www.''' or '''http:// '''. For example, ''ScaryScreamer.com'', and '''not''' ''<nowiki>http://www.ScaryScreamer.com</nowiki>''. The name's capitalization [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization_in_English#When_to_capitalize may be changed to title case] if necessary. | # The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', without '''www.''' or '''http:// '''. For example, ''ScaryScreamer.com'', and '''not''' ''<nowiki>http://www.ScaryScreamer.com</nowiki>''. The name's capitalization [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization_in_English#When_to_capitalize may be changed to title case] if necessary. | ||
# Do not brigade or plan a brigade to this wiki or user. Doing so will result in an immediate ban. | # Do not brigade or plan a brigade to this wiki or user. Doing so will result in an immediate ban. | ||
# Do not delete, blank or replace the content of a page. If you want to delete a page, just add <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> but keep the page intact. | # Do not delete, blank or replace the content of a page. If you want to delete a page, just add <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> but keep the page intact. | ||
# Do not post anything that is illegal in the United States. | |||
== '''Forums and User Subpages''' == | == '''Forums and User Subpages''' == | ||
* Be respectful to others, no insults | * Be respectful to others, no insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxxing may be reported to law enforcement. | ||
* Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users. | * Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users. | ||
* Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule. | * Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule. | ||
* You can talk about anything you want. | * You can talk about anything you want. | ||
* Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act COPPA]. If this happens, your account will not be banned. | * Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act COPPA]. If this happens, your account will not be banned. | ||
* No advertising or begging. | |||
* Follow United States law. If you break the law, you may be reported to law enforcement. | |||
== '''Activity outside Screamer Wiki''' == | == '''Activity outside Screamer Wiki''' == | ||
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* Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being renamed. | * Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being renamed. | ||
* Do not use second accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed. | * Do not use second accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed. | ||
* Do not use second accounts to circumvent a ban. | * Do not use second accounts to circumvent a ban. Doing so will result in a permanent ban, so wait or appeal your current ban. | ||
* Do not impersonate people. Doing so will result in a permanent ban. | |||
==''' | == '''Ban appeals''' == | ||
If you would like to appeal a ban, simply put a message on your own talk page or email stating why your ban should be lifted. | |||
== '''Good practices''' == | == '''Good practices''' == | ||
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* If you see any false information, correct it. | * If you see any false information, correct it. | ||
* If there are missing categories, add them. | * If there are missing categories, add them. | ||
* If you | * If you are creating pages for shock sites, please add the <nowiki>{{NSFW}}</nowiki> warning template at the very top of the page first. | ||
* If you see any articles (or portions) of articles that have been plagiarized, give credit of the portion to the original website (example: [[Jarsquatter#Spread|Jarsquatter]]) or delete the portion entirely. | * If you see any articles (or portions) of articles that have been plagiarized, give credit of the portion to the original website (example: [[Jarsquatter#Spread|Jarsquatter]]) or delete the portion entirely. | ||
* If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add <nowiki>{{citation}}</nowiki> | * If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add <nowiki>{{citation}}</nowiki> | ||
* Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] | * Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] | ||
== '''Minimum Age''' == | == '''Minimum Age''' == | ||
*Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information. | *Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information. | ||
** | **If you are under 13, you must not post any identifiable information that shows that you are under 13. | ||
== '''Deleting Your Account''' == | == '''Deleting Your Account''' == | ||
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== '''Templates and examples''' == | == '''Templates and examples''' == | ||
* Here is | * Here is a list of [[:Category:Featured Articles|good pages]]; they contain images, pertinent info, links, galleries (when necessary), and are well structured and follow most of the criteria on the [[Manual of Style]]. | ||
== '''Help Guides''' == | == '''Help Guides''' == | ||
